2-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Machesney Park, IL
Median asking rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Machesney Park, Illinois as of July 2026. That's +7% lower than the citywide median of $1,469 and +17% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655.
Income needed for a 2-bedroom in Machesney Park
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a 2-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Machesney Park
Compare Machesney Park's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 2-bedroom in Illinois
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rantoul | $762 |
| 2 | Dixon | $870 |
| 3 | Pekin | $920 |
| 4 | Charleston | $930 |
| 5 | Quincy | $950 |
| 6 | Macomb | $960 |
| 7 | Rock Island | $990 |
| 8 | Decatur | $995 |
| 9 | Carbondale | $1,010 |
| 10 | Danville | $1,010 |
| 11 | Moline | $1,010 |
| 12 | Normal | $1,010 |
| 13 | Savoy | $1,010 |
| 14 | Pontoon Beach | $1,014 |
| 15 | Marion | $1,020 |
Most expensive cities for a 2-bedroom in Illinois
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Morton Grove | $2,640 |
| 2 | Lake Forest | $2,640 |
| 3 | Deerfield | $2,640 |
| 4 | Barrington | $2,640 |
| 5 | Wilmette | $2,530 |
| 6 | Buffalo Grove | $2,530 |
| 7 | Highland Park | $2,490 |
| 8 | Plainfield | $2,455 |
| 9 | Naperville | $2,388 |
| 10 | Vernon Hills | $2,380 |
| 11 | Streamwood | $2,380 |
| 12 | Northbrook | $2,370 |
| 13 | Bartlett | $2,340 |
| 14 | Bolingbrook | $2,325 |
| 15 | Romeoville | $2,310 |
Nearby cities — 2-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 2-bedroom rents than Machesney Park.
| City | Distance | 2-Bedroom rent | vs Machesney Park |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockford, IL | 5.3 mi | $1,132 | $-238 (-17%) |
| Beloit, WI | 13.9 mi | $1,120 | $-250 (-18%) |
| Janesville, WI | 24.2 mi | $1,150 | $-220 (-16%) |
| Sycamore, IL | 35.3 mi | $1,410 | +$40 (+3%) |
| Dekalb, IL | 36.8 mi | $1,310 | $-60 (-4%) |
| Woodstock, IL | 39.5 mi | $1,620 | +$250 (+18%) |
| Dixon, IL | 48.4 mi | $870 | $-500 (-36%) |
| Crystal Lake, IL | 49.2 mi | $1,790 | +$420 (+31%) |
| Lake in the Hills, IL | 50 mi | $2,130 | +$760 (+55%) |
| McHenry, IL | 50.6 mi | $1,910 | +$540 (+39%) |
| Fitchburg, WI | 51.8 mi | $1,498 | +$128 (+9%) |
| Monona, WI | 52.6 mi | $1,402 | +$32 (+2%) |
2-Bedroom rent in Machesney Park — common questions
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Machesney Park?
As of July 2026, the median 2-bedroom apartment rent in Machesney Park, Illinois is $1,370 per month. This is +7% below the citywide median of $1,469.
What income do you need to afford a 2-bedroom in Machesney Park?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $54,800 ($4,567/month gross), which works out to roughly $26.35/hour at a full-time job.
Is Machesney Park expensive for a 2-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Machesney Park's 2-bedroom median of $1,370 is +17% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655. It ranks in the 31th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Machesney Park rank for 2-bedroom rent in Illinois?
Among the 142 cities in Illinois with 2-bedroom data, Machesney Park ranks #39 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 2-bedroom options near Machesney Park?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 2-bedroom rents include Rockford ($1,132), Beloit ($1,120), Janesville ($1,150).